News Black Bear Kawatocho, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Mar 18, 2026
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Description
On the morning of the 18th, a bear was sighted walking on a road in Kawatocho, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. The sighting prompted warnings for people in the area.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of March 18, residents spotted a bear walking on a road in Kawatocho, Aizuwakamatsu City. Warnings were issued and people were urged to be cautious when passing through the area.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Address
Kawatocho, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima
Coordinates
37.576220, 139.904362
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